No, I'm not hanging Christmas lights quite yet, but with Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just a mere two weeks away, it's time to start lining up the Holiday movie schedule.
What are you planning to see this year?
Me? First and foremost, I'm planning to hit the midnight showing of
New Moon, the second installment of the
Twilight Saga on Friday, November 20. Yes, I will shamelessly squeal along with hundreds of teenage girls, as long as Edward is a little
more manly and a little
less sparkly this time around.
Also? I'm not a bit disappointed in how much the werewolves are rumored to be shirtless while in human form. Now, if only Taylor Lautner were a few years older...
Ahem. Moving on!
Old Dogs - This Walt Disney film could either be hilarious or ridiculous, but the cast is a pretty seasoned crew so I'm optimistic. Robin Williams and John Travolta play friends and business partners who suddenly find themselves working together to raise 7 year-old twins. Now, "two single guys unexpectedly teaming up to raise kids" is not exactly an original story idea, but the cast boasts other all-stars including Kelly Preston, Lori Loughlin, Seth Green, and Amy Sedaris.
It's also Bernie Mac's last movie completed before his death in August 2008 (
per Wikipedia), so pay a little homage to this late great actor and comedian by checking out this last work.
Coming to theaters: November 2009
And finally, what's a good holiday-time movie fun without a warm and fuzzy romantic comedy?
No, I'm not talking about the Generic Formula for a Romantic Comedy that would include actors like Reese Witherspoon and Hugh Grant and some crazy story about getting home to respective dysfunctional families for the holidays while pumpkin pies burn and too much eggnog happens.
I'm talking about the
classic romantic comedies: Disney Animation. Fairy tales. Magic.
And not even Pixar.
Traditional animation.
Disney brings us back to the beginnings with their release of a new traditionally animated fairy tale. IMDB briefly summarizes this cartoon magic as such:
A fairy tale centered on a young girl named Princess Tiana who lives in New Orleans' French Quarter during the Jazz Age.
Fairy tales? Princesses? Jazz Music? YES, please. Coming December 2009.
What movie are you most excited about between now and the end of 2009?